Archive of articles published on the 10th of February 2009

MRI shows brain atrophy pattern that predicts Alzheimer's
Ongoing statin therapy associated with lower risk of death
New diagnoses may provide window of opportunity for health behavior change
Increasing prosperity has prompted Irish kids to balloon 24 kilos since 1948
Bar workers who smoke also benefit from smoking ban
Canadian scientists read minds with infrared scan
Drug discovery short-circuits cancer growth
Public support grows for spending on mass transit and infrastructure
Multilingualism brings communities closer together
Inflammation may be common thread behind nervous and heart rhythm problems in cirrhosis
Vigorous exercise may help prevent vision loss
First brain study reveals benefits of exercise on quitting smoking
Shades of 1918? New study compares avian flu with a notorious killer from the past
Plants take a hike as temperatures rise
Study says 'middle class' coral reef fish feel the economic squeeze
Genetic adaptations key to microbe's survival in challenging environment
NASA's Swift, Fermi probe fireworks from a flaring gamma-ray star
U of Minnesota research finds most road salt is making it into the state's lakes and rivers
Simple method strengthens schools, other buildings against earthquakes
UCLA team creates virtual library of medieval manuscripts
Scientists at Scripps Research identify a mutation that causes inflammatory bowel disease
Bus left you waiting in the cold? Use your cell phone to track it down
Clinicians override most electronic medication safety alerts
Biofuels can provide viable, sustainable solution to reducing petroleum dependence
Most seniors have drug coverage, study shows
New obesity staging system may help doctors measure up
Give the foie gras a miss
Study: Genetic risk for substance use can be neutralized by good parenting
Diseased heart valve replaced through small chest incision
Study: Fluid buildup in lungs is part of the damage done by the flu
Home pregnancy tests can lead to better prenatal care
Mayo Clinic research shows that improving brain processing speed helps memory
Why fruits ripen and flowers die: Salk scientists discover how key plant hormone is triggered
When texting, eligible women express themselves better
Self-regulating molecular 'transformers' control intracellular protein delivery
New surgical technique shows promise for improving function of artificial arms
Obesity during pregnancy associated with increased risk of birth defects
Time is what we make of it
Study shows microRNA-based diagnostic identifies squamous lung cancer with 96 percent sensitivity
Research highlights potential for improved solar cells
Brown expert offers guide to end-of-life care
Can't judge food by its label
Program for kidney disease patients effective for reducing serum phosphorus levels
Two-step chemical process turns raw biomass into biofuel
Technology identified could reduce the spread of rice virus
New guidelines for prescribing opioid pain drugs published
IL-2 immunotherapy fails to benefit HIV-infected individuals already taking antiretrovirals
NCI-Penn collaboration finds targeted immune cells shrink tumors in mice
Oil and gas production a major source of Dallas-Fort Worth smog
Multiracial identity associated with better social and personal well-being
Adolescents involved with music do better in school
Mouse study reveals genetic component of empathy
Scientists report gene network in early tooth development
Novel economical blood test for hepatitis C
Eosinophils as markers for asthma
Financial risk taking: Blame it on the genes